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Verisk: Hail Volatility And Aging Roofs Drive Higher Residential Roof Loss Severity

Owen Gallagher — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:16:22 +0000

Roof replacement costs rose 33% in 2025, as wind and hail drive higher severity despite lower claims volume, according to Verisk.

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Big “I” Launches New TrustedChoice.com Agency Locator For Member Agencies

Owen Gallagher — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:54:04 +0000

The Big “I” launches a new TrustedChoice.com locator, connecting online insurance shoppers with independent agents at no additional cost.

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Latest CIAB Survey Says Soft Market Conditions Reigned in Q1-2026

Owen Gallagher — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:41:31 +0000

Commercial P&C premiums declined 1.2% in Q1 2026, the first drop across all account sizes since 2017, signaling a softening market.

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Arbella Insurance Foundation Raises Over $214,000 for Hunger Relief Programs Across New England

Owen Gallagher — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:07:38 +0000

Arbella Insurance Foundation raises $214K for hunger relief, supporting 120 food programs across New England amid rising food insecurity.

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Liberty Mutual Insurance Appoints Amy Gross General Manager, North American Construction

Owen Gallagher — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:52:38 +0000

Liberty Mutual appoints Amy Gross to lead North America Construction, expanding specialized risk solutions for large and mid-size projects.

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DOI Revokes Producer’s License And Fines Him $2,000 For Failing To Report New Hampshire Discipline

Owen Gallagher — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:49:11 +0000

Massachusetts revokes producer license over failure to report NH action and false renewal answer, highlighting strict disclosure requirements.

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Maine Bureau of Insurance Announces Retirement of Superintendent Robert Carey

Owen Gallagher — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:41:49 +0000

Maine Insurance Superintendent Robert Carey will retire June 5 after leading efforts that reduced premiums and strengthened market oversight.

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Opioid deaths fall below 1,000 for first year since 2013

State House News Service — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:28:57 +0000

Massachusetts reports 978 opioid overdose deaths in 2025, a 27% drop, as prevention, treatment, and harm reduction efforts expand statewide.

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Healey: Data centers must be self-powered, environmentally friendly

State House News Service — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:59:15 +0000

Gov. Healey outlines data center policy focusing on energy independence, environmental impact, and AI-driven infrastructure growth in Massachusetts.

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AI Risks Are Emerging Across Existing Insurance Policies, Willis Says

Owen Gallagher — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:31:54 +0000

Willis report warns AI is driving losses under existing policies, creating “silent AI” exposure across E&O, cyber, EPLI, and liability lines.

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House, Senate Now United on Need for Stronger Data Privacy Protections

State House News Service — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:49:24 +0000

Massachusetts House passes sweeping data privacy bill requiring consent for sensitive data use and expanding enforcement powers.

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In Memoriam: Robert Pangione, 1935-2026

Owen Gallagher — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:15:01 +0000

Born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mr. Pangione owned and operated local independent insurance agencies in the Merrimack Valley.

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MAIA’s First Women’s Summit Draws 160 Insurance Professionals to Sold-Out Event

AC Editor — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:37:01 +0000

The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents hosted 160 insurance professionals at its inaugural Women's Summit, a sold-out event focused on leadership development, networking and advancing women in the insurance industry.

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Springfield’s Honor Capital and Ascend Announce Agreement to Merge

AC Editor — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:45 +0000

Springfield-based Honor Capital and Ascend have entered into a merger agreement that will create a platform combining premium financing, payments, accounting automation and insurance financial workflows.

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In Memoriam: Patrick J. “P.J.” Haskell, 1966-2026

AC Editor — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:45:34 +0000

Recently retired, Mr. Haskell was a second-generation independent agent owner of the former Haskell Insurance Agency

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In Memoriam: Edward R. DeWolfe, 1940-2026

AC Editor — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:23:41 +0000

A longtime member of the Massachusetts insurance industry, Mr. DeWolfe retired as Vice President of the Appleby & Wyman Agency in 2001

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In Memoriam: Brian D. Kerr, 1939-2026

AC Editor — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:11:31 +0000

Mr. Kerr spent his insurance career with the Attleboro Mutual Insurance Company

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Update: After Seven Years, the Division of Insurance Dropped Its Case to Revoke John Rapo’s License

Owen Gallagher — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:56:27 +0000

The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has withdrawn its long-running enforcement action against former insurance producer John Rapo, ending the case without penalties, findings, or license revocation.

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AI Search Is Changing How Prospects Find Agencies. The Fundamentals Haven’t

Owen Gallagher — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:35:13 +0000

AI-powered search tools are reshaping how insurance agencies appear online, making accurate business information, specialized expertise and strong reviews more important than ever.

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Guilty Plea in $6 Million Payroll Concealment Scheme

Owen Gallagher — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:34:52 +0000

The owner of a Lowell temporary staffing agency pleaded guilty in federal court to concealing more than $6 million in payroll and obtaining workers' compensation coverage using false payroll records.

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